Linguine With Pesto Sauce (Heavy Garlic)

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Ingredients

2 cups • of fresh basil leaves
5 cloves • a minimum of 5 cloves garlic, peeled (I use a whole head of garlic)
60 milliliters • (4 table spoons) pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon • of salt
75 milliliters • (5 table spoons) of extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup • of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound • of whole grain linguine, cooked as per package directions

Preparation

1
While the water for the pasta is heating up to a boil, in a blender purée basil, pine nuts, salt an olive oil, until smooth.
2
Stir in the cheese manually or add to the blender.
3
Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce.
4
* I make extra sauce that is kept in the fridge or in the freezer in ice cube trays. Try it on home made pizza, it is awesome!
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Yield:

8 servings

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Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 11:31am

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